Then I was stuck. I am embarrassed to admit how long it took me to realize that I had just praised Fresh Squeezed Stamps for being "fresh" yet I didn't immediately go to my collection to see if I had the stamps to do an anniversary card. Guess what? I do!! So I made sure that I took pictures before I mailed it - then kept it for today because it's my day to post on the Fresh Squeezed blog!
I love the Polaroid frame with its three little stripes. It's from On Trend 2013 which also has the little sparkles that I used here. The little people are from Breath of Fresh Flair which includes a totally fun and unique variety of stamps! I used the sentiment from You Said It, Sister but I cut it in half so that it would fit.
If you haven't tried cutting clear stamps - try it! It really increases the usability of the sets! But I would highly recommend that you cut a stamp with a curve or other unique shape so that you can easily fit the stamp back together. If you cut straight through the stamp - it becomes very difficult to line up again when you want to put it back together. Here's a straight cut.
Can you imagine trying to get it lined up again on an acrylic block?
So cut with a curve or a squiggle so it fits back together perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle!
Kim's Tip of the Day!! Hope it helps!
Love the angle of the different papers and the frame with the happy couple is definitely unique and fresh!!!
ReplyDeleteNo sequins? :-)
The tiny hearts make a perfect finishing touch!
Bye,
Marjolein
Sweet anniversary card..love the angled look.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS AND YES IM SHOUTING! I've been eyeing up those two sets and now i think I neeeeeed them!
ReplyDeleteI cut my stamps up too!
You are bang on - this is SO fresh!! Love it, and so will the special couple!! Thanks for the tip on cutting clear stamps - I never even though about this (and yes, all of mine are cut in a straight line!!) - well, that's about to change!!!
ReplyDeleteso awesome..love this!!
ReplyDeleteI love that stunning shocking pink border, Kim ... and I absolutely adore those hearts ... they look as though they've been enamelled! Anita :)
ReplyDeletePink+grey; stripes+slants; hearts+shimmer; sparkly frame+couple: yes, all the math adds up to one thing: perfect anniversary card! You are working magic with the FSS stamps! LOVE this!
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An excellent anniversary card Kim. Way to showcase those sets! What a fantastic tip for cutting, I have always done straight and it is tough to piece back together!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the crisp clean look.
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Hi there, firstly love the tip for cutting clear stamps GENIUS ! Secondly what a gorgeous card love the Polaroid ,sparkle and pink perfect for an anniversary and fir our challenge at ATCAS. Thanks for joining in our celebration and good luck.
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What a great tip, Kim and a wonderful anniversary card! I love all those little hearts! Glad you shared this at ATCAS!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous CAS card Kim - I am in love with those cute little hearts, and the whole design is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us again at ATCAS - Sylvia xx
Another fabulous CAS card Kim - I am in love with those cute little hearts, and the whole design is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us again at ATCAS - Sylvia xx
Super sweet card, Kim, and fabulous tip!
ReplyDeleteThis card is amazingly cool, Kim! Love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteFreshness achieved! I love this card. And your tip for trimming stamps is brilliant...because I have had a super hard time lining up the ones I've cut straight.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This card rocks my world! It's perfect, everything's just top notch!
ReplyDeleteYay! Congratulations on the showcase over at ATCAS for this great card, Kims!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteIt looks like all the agony produced a winning card. Congrats on the top 3 at ATCAS. And thanks for the tip.
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